Taurus SHO police car- Redding, CT Beware!

[ThinkTwice]

Just a heads up. I spotted a black unmarked Taurus SHO which had somebody pulled over for a traffic stop in Redding, CT. Really sharp looking car with the hideaway lights in the grill and winshield. First time spotting the new SHO, yet alone one used for police duty.

Any LEO's here currently using the new SHO in their depts?

 

[Lawfficer]

Those cars are rediculously priced... How in the heck did the budget nazi's let that one fly...


Side note..... where are the pix?

 

[ThinkTwice]

Those cars are rediculously priced... How in the heck did the budget nazi's let that one fly...


Side note..... where are the pix?

The only rationale I can see is that it is in a wealthy area in Fairfield county, CT hence the budget to purchase one? :shrug:

I'd love to have taken a picture as I was driving by on my cameraphone. Is that considered illegal? or is just talking on one and driving? lol

 

[91svtbird]

That's right in my back yard , thanks for the warning.....:thumbsup:

 

[03 TOPLESSSVT]

Those cars are rediculously priced... How in the heck did the budget nazi's let that one fly...


Side note..... where are the pix?

This is CT we have the highest income in the US lol.

 

[Black01Vert]

no sho, but i was suprised to see an unmarked mountaineer pulling someone over :dw:

 

[Cobra2001X]

I wouldn't be surprised at all. Law Enforcement has a lot better equipment than most people would think. One example would be some cars they have on the highways like Mustang and vettes.

 

[flattrack53]

In ocean city maryland last year, I got pulled over by a 2002 Saleen sc281...It turns out they got that car from a drug bust. He told me in Ocean City if they catch you with drugs, they keep your car and will not give it back. He let me off with a warning, but pretty cool that he knew what his car was and telling me all of the mods the previous owner put on it. That supercharger sounded good

 

[stangposse]

Those cars are rediculously priced... How in the heck did the budget nazi's let that one fly...


Side note..... where are the pix?

Even worse is the question "WHY?" Aside from the occassional husband throwin his wife in a woodchipper, there are like 4 crimes a year in Redding, CT. What a waste!!!!!

 

[Chris01Bullitt]

Even worse is the question "WHY?" Aside from the occassional husband throwin his wife in a woodchipper, there are like 4 crimes a year in Redding, CT. What a waste!!!!!

That's the government for ya. Spend more money this year so they get an even bigger budget next year!! :bash:

 

[97desertCobra]

In ocean city maryland last year, I got pulled over by a 2002 Saleen sc281...It turns out they got that car from a drug bust. He told me in Ocean City if they catch you with drugs, they keep your car and will not give it back. He let me off with a warning, but pretty cool that he knew what his car was and telling me all of the mods the previous owner put on it. That supercharger sounded good

When I had my car dynoed there was a white 2000 mustang gt with a intercooled Vortech and a built motor getting work done. It was unmarked but had the LED lights in the grill and the windshield. The passenger side seat was removed and there was a laptop computer and other police related equipment in its place. Pretty cool. It also had a 2000 Cobra R body kit on it.

 

[pyrocrazy]

This is CT we have the highest income in the US lol.

thinks change my friend:

States of the United States of America by income - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[flattrack53]

When I had my car dynoed there was a white 2000 mustang gt with a intercooled Vortech and a built motor getting work done. It was unmarked but had the LED lights in the grill and the windshield. The passenger side seat was removed and there was a laptop computer and other police related equipment in its place. Pretty cool. It also had a 2000 Cobra R body kit on it.

No one ever believes me when I say they have some really nice and somewhat exotic cars as unmarked police cars. This year they had an escalade with 26" wheels and all that stupid chrome trim crap. Some kid probably lost that mustang gt down in sr. week if he had a little pot on him or something.

 

[RIO RED SNAKE]

wow thats about 45 min from me but ill have to watch out now...i am used to the chargers and the durangos, but not a SHO, that is siickkk..

 

[Shifty Powers]

Didnt know NJ did so well... not bad.. not bad..

 

[meaty mac]

In ocean city maryland last year, I got pulled over by a 2002 Saleen sc281...It turns out they got that car from a drug bust. He told me in Ocean City if they catch you with drugs, they keep your car and will not give it back. He let me off with a warning, but pretty cool that he knew what his car was and telling me all of the mods the previous owner put on it. That supercharger sounded good

That's actually a pretty good idea. But there should be some sort of requirement, ie: obvious drug dealers car, not some kid with a gram of weed. If this idea were widespread, think of all the money that would be saved. :idea:

Talk about undercover! You would never think an S281 or AMG would have a cop in it.

 

[jshen]

Given the price, that may have been a forfeiture car as well. We cannot just take a vehicle or house- for that matter. We have to tie that property to the use/facilitation of drug crime. Also, we take "subject to" the rights of the lien holder. So if we want to pay off the lien, AND we file a civil condemnation suit- we obtain title to vehicle, house, airplane, boat, etc..The exotic stuff is sold at auction here as they are too valuable for street use and taxpayers would have legitimate bitch